The shock tactics Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt will need to win
Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt are exploring unconventional strategies to enhance their chances in the California governor's race. Hilton's approach involves creative tactics to outmaneuver his Democratic opponent, Xavier Becerra, while Pratt is leveraging animal welfare issues to reshape his public image. Both candidates face significant challenges in a state where Democrats typically have the upper hand.
- ▪Steve Hilton aims to win the governor's race by adopting creative campaign tactics.
- ▪Xavier Becerra, Hilton's opponent, is a party-line Democrat with a focus on union support.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is using animal welfare issues to counter negative perceptions and connect with voters.
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Opinion The shock tactics Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt will need to win By Joel Pollak Published June 3, 2026, 8:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google I once asked Steve Hilton whether he had a plan to win the governor’s race — not just to qualify for the general election. He said he did. Work hard, campaign on ideas, talk to voters. All of that is good, I said. But had he considered spending money to boost Chad Bianco? He looked at me like I was a little nuts. Which, to be fair, might be an accurate assessment. 6 I once asked Steve Hilton whether he had a plan to win the governor’s race — not just to qualify for the general election. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli 6 How about Spencer Pratt? He’s already a master of creative tactics.
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